by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW Tacoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Tacoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,876 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma, history students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
The history program at UW Tacoma awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
